Cyber-Hobby previously produced its first ever 1/72 scale model kit in its
Golden Wings series, a Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver. The Helldiver was a carrier-based
dive-bomber widely used by the US Navy (USN) during WWII. The twin-seat SB2C
was roundly criticized for its handling characteristics, range and reliability,
but nevertheless it achieved good results in combat after improvements were
made during the course of production. It was in the thick of such battles as
Rabaul, the Marianas, the Philippines, Taiwan, Iwo Jima, the Ryuku Islands and
Okinawa. One of its strengths was the ability to carry a significant amount
of munitions, plus it had an internal bomb bay. Some 7,140 Helldivers were manufactured
in total. However, Cyber-Hobby is now pleased to be offering a slightly earlier
variant of the Helldiver, an SB2C-3. To improve performance, this type had received
a 1,900hp R-2600-20 engine and a four-bladed propeller. Some 1,112 SB2C-3 Helldivers
were produced by Curtiss.

Of course, this is just the second 1/72 scale kit in Cyber-Hobby's refined
Wing-Tech series. The SB2C-3 employs high-tech innovations and widely uses slide
molds to enable excellent levels of detail and easy construction. Panel lines
are sharply etched into the plastic, and a bomb payload is on offer too. Furthermore,
as a carrier-based aircraft, modelers can choose to show the wings folded or
extended according to their preference, plus the landing gear can be displayed
either lowered or raised. Brand new dive flaps were created in photo-etched
metal to achieve the correct scale thickness. The cockpit is fully detailed
as well. The Helldiver was the last dive-bomber operated by the USN and now,
thanks to Cyber-Hobby, modelers can get a slice of Pacific war action!